Lead Mosque, Berat
Mosque Ottoman-era mosque in Berat with distinctive dome
The Lead Mosque (Xhamia e Plumbit) in Berat dates to the Ottoman period and features a lead‑covered dome; visitors pair it with tours of Berat’s UNESCO‑listed old town.
How to Get to Lead Mosque, Berat #
Berat is about a 2.5-3 hour drive from Tirana. The Lead Mosque is located within Berat’s historic center (Mangalem/Gorica quarters); it is a short walk from the main square and the castle area.
Tips for Visiting Lead Mosque, Berat #
- Visit the mosque in the cooler hours of morning or late afternoon when the light softens the whitewashed surfaces of Berat's old town.
- Berat's UNESCO‑inscribed old quarter is compact; pair the mosque visit with the nearby Kala (castle) and the Onufri Museum.
Best Time to Visit Lead Mosque, Berat #
Best in spring or autumn for moderate temperatures and fewer tourists; summer can be hot.
Weather & Climate near Lead Mosque, Berat #
Lead Mosque, Berat's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (1000 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (142 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
